The TON [The Open Network] blockchain has made some rapid strides this year. Data from IntoTheBlock showed that the network has expanded from 3.6 million addresses with a balance on January 1st to over 39.5 million addresses as of now. This dramatic surge underscores TON’s growing popularity and adoption within the blockchain ecosystem.
The chart above showcases a steady and significant rise in the number of active addresses, which correlates with the overall price trend of the network’s native token. This growth trajectory suggests a robust future for the TON blockchain as it continues to attract more users and developers to its platform.
TON is a community-developed, decentralized Layer 1 blockchain built using technology built by Telegram. Recently, top crypto exchange Binance added the token to its platform, with trading live since August 8, 2024. Initially, deposits were activated, with withdrawals commencing on the next day, ie., August 9th. Available trading pairs include with BTC, USDT, FDUSD, and TRY, with no current listing fee.
TON Binance Integration
Although the listing looks promising for the token’s future, Binance has applied a “Seed Tag” due to the coin’s novelty and potentially volatile nature. Additionally, trading TON is subject to user location. Residents of specific countries including Canada, the United States, and Japan are currently restricted from trading the token on the crypto exchange.
In a related development, Tether, the issuer of the top stablecoin USDT, has integrated TokenPocket, a leading multi-chain wallet, on the Telegram Open Network. With this, the coin joins Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain on its list of supported blockchain networks.
Earlier, the leading stablecoin issuer leveraged the TON network to revolutionize the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, offering users a seamless and convenient way to transact. As per the then-official statement, the move was deemed a “new era of accessibility, efficiency, and convenience for users worldwide”. This is because over $200 million worth of USD₮ has since been issued on TON’s blockchain.